Two Seoul neighborhoods, one subway stop apart: play in Hongdae, then get your hair done in Sinchon.

Two Seoul neighborhoods, one subway stop apart: play in Hongdae, then get your hair done in Sinchon.

Hongdae is the area around Hongik University, known for indie music, street art and young crowds. Sinchon sits right next to it on Line 2. So it is easy to pair a fun day out with a salon visit.

Stop 1, Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeonnam-dong): walk out of Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3 and you are on a long green path. Locals call this part "Yeontral Park."

Stop 2, Yeonnam-dong side streets: the small cafes and shops hide one or two blocks off the park path. Wander a little and pick one you like.

Stop 3, Hongdae Walking Street: this pedestrian-friendly street near the university is famous for buskers and street performers. Weekends and evenings are the liveliest.

Stop 4, Hongdae Free Market: handmade goods by local artists, near the main gate of Hongik University. It usually opens on Saturdays from spring to autumn, but days can change, so check before you go.

Then take Line 2 for one stop, from Hongik Univ. to Sinchon. APEAK HAIR Sinchon is near Sinchon Station. Our tip: lock in your salon time first, then plan the Hongdae part around it. Booking a perm or color? Tell us in your DM so we can save enough time for you. Special offer for international guests, DM us for details.

Save this for your Seoul trip, and send it to the friend you are traveling with.

by APEAK HAIR